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Monday, September 12, 2011

ANDREA DAVIS - YOU GAVE ME SOUL

During Minnie Ripperton's early career (just after she was a member of the Gems and just before Rotary Connection) she cut this one off single under the pseudonym Andrea Davis with legendary Chicago producer Billy Davis. Minnie's career began at a very young age (she joined the Gems at age 15, and was 16 when the Gems cut the backing vocals on Fontella Bass' "Rescue Me") and tragically her life ended far too young as well, dying of cancer at age 31.

This record is a fine example of her powerful voice, and also another testament to the magic of Chicago soul.